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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 570.90 and 281.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 570.90 and 281.00 is: 387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 570.90 = 281.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/570.90 = 281.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 570.90 × 281.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 160,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,420.05/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.71

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