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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 605.16 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 605.16 and 281.43 is: 422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 605.16 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/605.16 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 605.16 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 170,310.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,310.18/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.15

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