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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.62, 594.90 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.62, 594.90 and 281.56 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.62 : 594.90 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.62/594.90 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.62x = 594.90 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.62x = 167,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,500.04/396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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