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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 591.30 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 591.30 and 281.34 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 591.30 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/591.30 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 591.30 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 166,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,356.34/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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