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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.41, 581.67 and 281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.41, 581.67 and 281.55 is: 388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.41 : 581.67 = 281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.41/581.67 = 281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.41x = 581.67 × 281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.41x = 163,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,769.19/421.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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