Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.99, 580.89 and 281.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 420.99, 580.89 and 281.26 is: 388.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420.99 : 580.89 = 281.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420.99/580.89 = 281.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420.99x = 580.89 × 281.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420.99x = 163,381.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,381.12/420.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388.09
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