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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.59, 570.68 and 282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.59, 570.68 and 282.55 is: 389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.59 : 570.68 = 282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.59/570.68 = 282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.59x = 570.68 × 282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.59x = 161,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,244.22/413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.86

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