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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.32, 570.82 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.32, 570.82 and 281.13 is: 388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.32 : 570.82 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.32/570.82 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.32x = 570.82 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.32x = 160,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,477.11/413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.26

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