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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 590.94 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 590.94 and 281.04 is: 387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 590.94 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/590.94 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 590.94 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 166,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,077.78/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.67

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