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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.60, 591.30 and 281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.60, 591.30 and 281.32 is: 388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.60 : 591.30 = 281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.60/591.30 = 281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.60x = 591.30 × 281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.60x = 166,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,344.52/428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.11

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