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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 569.88 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 569.88 and 282.30 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 569.88 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/569.88 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 569.88 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 160,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,877.12/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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