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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.60, 572.31 and 284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.60, 572.31 and 284.19 is: 392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.60 : 572.31 = 284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.60/572.31 = 284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.60x = 572.31 × 284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.60x = 162,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,644.78/414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.29

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