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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.91, 659.25 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.91, 659.25 and 281.40 is: 388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.91 : 659.25 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.91/659.25 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.91x = 659.25 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.91x = 185,512.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,512.95/477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.18

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