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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 568.84 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 568.84 and 281.56 is: 388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 568.84 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/568.84 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 568.84 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 160,162.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,162.59/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.78

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