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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.95, 582.49 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.95, 582.49 and 282.30 is: 389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.95 : 582.49 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.95/582.49 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.95x = 582.49 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.95x = 164,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,436.93/421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.71

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