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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 571.68 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 571.68 and 283.32 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 571.68 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/571.68 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 571.68 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 161,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,968.38/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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