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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.36, 570.56 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.36, 570.56 and 288.96 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.36 : 570.56 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.36/570.56 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.36x = 570.56 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.36x = 164,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,869.02/413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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