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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 590.67 and 281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 590.67 and 281.03 is: 387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 590.67 = 281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/590.67 = 281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 590.67 × 281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 165,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,993.04/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.63

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