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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 594.85 and 281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 594.85 and 281.24 is: 422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 594.85 = 281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/594.85 = 281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 594.85 × 281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 167,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,295.99/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.27

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