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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.92, 581.09 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.92, 581.09 and 281.22 is: 388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.92 : 581.09 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.92/581.09 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.92x = 581.09 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.92x = 163,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,412.72/420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.23

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