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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.88, 568.62 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.88, 568.62 and 281.08 is: 388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.88 : 568.62 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.88/568.62 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.88x = 568.62 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.88x = 159,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,827.71/411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.04

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