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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.16, 571.44 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.16, 571.44 and 283.12 is: 390.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.16 : 571.44 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.16/571.44 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.16x = 571.44 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.16x = 161,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,786.09/414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.64

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