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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.38, 570.36 and 282.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.38, 570.36 and 282.43 is: 389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.38 : 570.36 = 282.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.38/570.36 = 282.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.38x = 570.36 × 282.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.38x = 161,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,086.77/413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.68

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