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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.24, 591.26 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.24, 591.26 and 281.12 is: 388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.24 : 591.26 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.24/591.26 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.24x = 591.26 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.24x = 166,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,213.61/428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.14

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