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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 571.92 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 571.92 and 283.44 is: 390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 571.92 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/571.92 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 571.92 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 162,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,105.00/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.93

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