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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 569.62 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 569.62 and 281.72 is: 388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 569.62 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/569.62 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 569.62 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 160,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,473.35/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.89

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