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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.79, 569.77 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.79, 569.77 and 281.79 is: 388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.79 : 569.77 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.79/569.77 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.79x = 569.77 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.79x = 160,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,554.78/412.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.95

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