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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.19, 595.37 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.19, 595.37 and 281.63 is: 422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.19 : 595.37 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.19/595.37 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.19x = 595.37 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.19x = 167,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,669.67/397.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.15

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