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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.02, 569.89 and 280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.02, 569.89 and 280.35 is: 386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.02 : 569.89 = 280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.02/569.89 = 280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.02x = 569.89 × 280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.02x = 159,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,771.40/413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.83

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