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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.96, 594.88 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.96, 594.88 and 281.28 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.96 : 594.88 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.96/594.88 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.96x = 594.88 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.96x = 167,327.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,327.85/396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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