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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.13, 573 and 284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.13, 573 and 284.12 is: 392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 573 = 284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/573 = 284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 573 × 284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 162,797.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,797.90/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.16

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