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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.93, 594.73 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.93, 594.73 and 281.13 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.93 : 594.73 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.93/594.73 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.93x = 594.73 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.93x = 167,196.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,196.44/396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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