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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.62, 569.57 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.62, 569.57 and 282.40 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.62 : 569.57 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.62/569.57 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.62x = 569.57 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.62x = 160,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,843.73/413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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