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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.71, 659.30 and 281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.71, 659.30 and 281.24 is: 388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.71 : 659.30 = 281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.71/659.30 = 281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.71x = 659.30 × 281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.71x = 185,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,416.83/477.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.14

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