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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 616.77 and 281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 616.77 and 281.23 is: 421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 616.77 = 281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/616.77 = 281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 616.77 × 281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 173,454.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,454.23/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.76

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