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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 606.72 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 606.72 and 281.58 is: 421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 606.72 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/606.72 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 606.72 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 170,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,840.22/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.58

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