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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.61, 603.99 and 281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.61, 603.99 and 281.50 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.61 : 603.99 = 281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.61/603.99 = 281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.61x = 603.99 × 281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.61x = 170,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,021.68/403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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