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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.60, 570.34 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.60, 570.34 and 289.22 is: 398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.60 : 570.34 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.60/570.34 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.60x = 570.34 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.60x = 164,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,950.16/413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.82

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