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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 570.36 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 570.36 and 289.32 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 570.36 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/570.36 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 570.36 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 165,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,016.56/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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