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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.36, 570.38 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.36, 570.38 and 282.33 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.36 : 570.38 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.36/570.38 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.36x = 570.38 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.36x = 161,033.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,033.97/413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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