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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.13, 573 and 284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.13, 573 and 284.36 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 573 = 284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/573 = 284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 573 × 284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 162,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,938.28/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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