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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.83, 569.81 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.83, 569.81 and 280.28 is: 386.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.83 : 569.81 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.83/569.81 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.83x = 569.81 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.83x = 159,705.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,705.62/412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.85

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