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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 573.98 and 281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 573.98 and 281.23 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 573.98 = 281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/573.98 = 281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 573.98 × 281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 161,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,420.40/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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