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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.67, 569.35 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.67, 569.35 and 281.45 is: 388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.67 : 569.35 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.67/569.35 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.67x = 569.35 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.67x = 160,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,243.56/412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.31

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