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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.87, 592.09 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.87, 592.09 and 281.76 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.87 : 592.09 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.87/592.09 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.87x = 592.09 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.87x = 166,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,822.91/428.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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