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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.64, 570.44 and 280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.64, 570.44 and 280.88 is: 387.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.64 : 570.44 = 280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.64/570.44 = 280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.64x = 570.44 × 280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.64x = 160,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,225.19/413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.35

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