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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.34, 570.06 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.34, 570.06 and 280.26 is: 386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.34 : 570.06 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.34/570.06 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.34x = 570.06 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.34x = 159,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,765.02/413.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.52

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