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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.49, 582.14 and 281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.49, 582.14 and 281.37 is: 388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.49 : 582.14 = 281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.49/582.14 = 281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.49x = 582.14 × 281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.49x = 163,796.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,796.73/421.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.61

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