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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.81, 591.84 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.81, 591.84 and 281.52 is: 388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.81 : 591.84 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.81/591.84 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.81x = 591.84 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.81x = 166,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,614.80/428.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.56

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