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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.77, 605.16 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.77, 605.16 and 282 is: 422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.77 : 605.16 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.77/605.16 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.77x = 605.16 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.77x = 170,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,655.12/403.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.65

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