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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.11, 594.76 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.11, 594.76 and 281.16 is: 421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.11 : 594.76 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.11/594.76 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.11x = 594.76 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.11x = 167,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,222.72/397.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.10

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