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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.48, 605.68 and 281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.48, 605.68 and 281.37 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.48 : 605.68 = 281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.48/605.68 = 281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.48x = 605.68 × 281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.48x = 170,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,421.75/403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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