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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 572.61 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 572.61 and 284.16 is: 391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 572.61 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/572.61 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 572.61 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 162,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,712.86/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.92

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