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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.73, 571.02 and 283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.73, 571.02 and 283.17 is: 390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.73 : 571.02 = 283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.73/571.02 = 283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.73x = 571.02 × 283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.73x = 161,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,695.73/413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.82

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