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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 570.56 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 570.56 and 282.74 is: 389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 570.56 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/570.56 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 570.56 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 161,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,320.13/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.70

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