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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413, 570.42 and 281.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413, 570.42 and 281.78 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 570.42 = 281.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/570.42 = 281.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 570.42 × 281.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 160,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,732.95/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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