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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.30, 570.12 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.30, 570.12 and 282.08 is: 389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.30 : 570.12 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.30/570.12 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.30x = 570.12 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.30x = 160,819.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,819.45/413.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.11

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