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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 570.38 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 570.38 and 282.54 is: 389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 570.38 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/570.38 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 570.38 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 161,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,155.17/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.49

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