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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.01, 571.15 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.01, 571.15 and 281.07 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.01 : 571.15 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.01/571.15 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.01x = 571.15 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.01x = 160,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,533.48/414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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