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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.22, 577.11 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.22, 577.11 and 281.33 is: 421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.22 : 577.11 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.22/577.11 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.22x = 577.11 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.22x = 162,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,358.36/385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.47

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