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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.04, 572.88 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.04, 572.88 and 284.04 is: 392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.04 : 572.88 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.04/572.88 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.04x = 572.88 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.04x = 162,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,720.84/415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.06

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