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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 616.82 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 616.82 and 281.72 is: 422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 616.82 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/616.82 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 616.82 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 173,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,770.53/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.06

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