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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.71, 572.01 and 283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.71, 572.01 and 283.89 is: 391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.71 : 572.01 = 283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.71/572.01 = 283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.71x = 572.01 × 283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.71x = 162,387.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,387.92/414.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.57

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