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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.92, 577.37 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.92, 577.37 and 281.98 is: 422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.92 : 577.37 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.92/577.37 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.92x = 577.37 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.92x = 162,806.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,806.79/384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.96

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