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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.41, 569.53 and 288.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.41, 569.53 and 288.85 is: 397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.41 : 569.53 = 288.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.41/569.53 = 288.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.41x = 569.53 × 288.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.41x = 164,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,508.74/413.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.93

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