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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 572.60 and 282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 572.60 and 282.02 is: 389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 572.60 = 282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/572.60 = 282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 572.60 × 282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 161,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,482.49/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.25

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