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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.75, 584.49 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.75, 584.49 and 281.97 is: 388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.75 : 584.49 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.75/584.49 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.75x = 584.49 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.75x = 164,808.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,808.65/423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.93

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