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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.55, 591.83 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.55, 591.83 and 281.28 is: 388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.55 : 591.83 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.55/591.83 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.55x = 591.83 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.55x = 166,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,469.94/428.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.45

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