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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.95, 571.59 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.95, 571.59 and 281.45 is: 388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.95 : 571.59 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.95/571.59 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.95x = 571.59 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.95x = 160,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,872.55/413.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.63

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