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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 604.18 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 604.18 and 281.28 is: 421.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 604.18 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/604.18 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 604.18 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 169,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,943.75/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.42

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