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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 568.20 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 568.20 and 281.16 is: 387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 568.20 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/568.20 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 568.20 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 159,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,755.11/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.40

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