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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.38, 570.69 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.38, 570.69 and 282.58 is: 390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.38 : 570.69 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.38/570.69 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.38x = 570.69 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.38x = 161,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,265.58/413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.11

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