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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 570.54 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 570.54 and 282.44 is: 389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 570.54 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/570.54 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 570.54 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 161,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,143.32/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.55

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