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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.59, 570.71 and 280.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.59, 570.71 and 280.86 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.59 : 570.71 = 280.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.59/570.71 = 280.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.59x = 570.71 × 280.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.59x = 160,289.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,289.61/413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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