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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 570.84 and 282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 570.84 and 282.76 is: 389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 570.84 = 282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/570.84 = 282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 570.84 × 282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 161,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,410.72/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.92

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