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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.52, 659.01 and 281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.52, 659.01 and 281.14 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.52 : 659.01 = 281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.52/659.01 = 281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.52x = 659.01 × 281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.52x = 185,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,274.07/477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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