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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 568.85 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 568.85 and 281.28 is: 388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 568.85 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/568.85 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 568.85 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 160,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,006.13/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.27

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