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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 571.50 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 571.50 and 281.44 is: 388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 571.50 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/571.50 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 571.50 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 160,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,842.96/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.31

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