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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.37, 570.68 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.37, 570.68 and 281.30 is: 388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.37 : 570.68 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.37/570.68 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.37x = 570.68 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.37x = 160,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,529.45/413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.35

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