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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 569.37 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 569.37 and 281.70 is: 388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 569.37 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/569.37 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 569.37 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 160,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,391.53/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.60

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