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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 569.67 and 281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 569.67 and 281.86 is: 388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 569.67 = 281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/569.67 = 281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 569.67 × 281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 160,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,567.19/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.95

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