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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.01, 581.97 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.01, 581.97 and 282.15 is: 389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.01 : 581.97 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.01/581.97 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.01x = 581.97 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.01x = 164,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,202.84/422.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.10

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