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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.60, 570.88 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.60, 570.88 and 280.76 is: 387.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.60 : 570.88 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.60/570.88 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.60x = 570.88 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.60x = 160,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,280.27/413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.52

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