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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.11, 571.34 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.11, 571.34 and 282.89 is: 390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.11 : 571.34 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.11/571.34 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.11x = 571.34 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.11x = 161,622.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,622.10/414.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.29

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