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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.20, 612.36 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.20, 612.36 and 281.04 is: 420.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.20 : 612.36 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.20/612.36 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.20x = 612.36 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.20x = 172,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,097.65/409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.57

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