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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 570.92 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 570.92 and 282.69 is: 389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 570.92 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/570.92 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 570.92 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 161,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,391.96/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.92

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