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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 571.20 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 571.20 and 282.96 is: 390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 571.20 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/571.20 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 571.20 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 161,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,626.75/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.29

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