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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.82, 591.57 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.82, 591.57 and 281.22 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.82 : 591.57 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.82/591.57 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.82x = 591.57 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.82x = 166,361.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,361.32/428.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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