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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.40, 570.90 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.40, 570.90 and 283.24 is: 390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.40 : 570.90 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.40/570.90 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.40x = 570.90 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.40x = 161,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,701.72/414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.21

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