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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 568.38 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 568.38 and 281.44 is: 388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 568.38 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/568.38 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 568.38 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 159,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,964.87/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.49

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