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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.11, 569.49 and 288.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.11, 569.49 and 288.58 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.11 : 569.49 = 288.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.11/569.49 = 288.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.11x = 569.49 × 288.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.11x = 164,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,343.42/413.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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