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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.41, 594.82 and 281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.41, 594.82 and 281.59 is: 422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.41 : 594.82 = 281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.41/594.82 = 281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.41x = 594.82 × 281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.41x = 167,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,495.36/396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.53

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