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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.04, 605.75 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.04, 605.75 and 281.94 is: 422.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.04 : 605.75 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.04/605.75 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.04x = 605.75 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.04x = 170,783.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,783.75/404.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.69

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