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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.01, 569.30 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.01, 569.30 and 281.79 is: 388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.01 : 569.30 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.01/569.30 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.01x = 569.30 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.01x = 160,421.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,421.64/413.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.42

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