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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.88, 572.84 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.88, 572.84 and 284.16 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.88 : 572.84 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.88/572.84 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.88x = 572.84 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.88x = 162,778.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,778.21/414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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