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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.02, 570.06 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.02, 570.06 and 282.34 is: 389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.02 : 570.06 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.02/570.06 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.02x = 570.06 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.02x = 160,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,950.74/413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.69

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