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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.01, 581.78 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.01, 581.78 and 281.88 is: 388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.01 : 581.78 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.01/581.78 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.01x = 581.78 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.01x = 163,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,992.85/422.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.60

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