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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.03, 568.80 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.03, 568.80 and 281.73 is: 388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 568.80 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/568.80 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 568.80 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 160,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,248.02/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.92

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