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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.20, 569.76 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.20, 569.76 and 282.28 is: 389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.20 : 569.76 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.20/569.76 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.20x = 569.76 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.20x = 160,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,831.85/413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.23

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