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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 573.39 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 573.39 and 284.22 is: 392.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 573.39 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/573.39 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 573.39 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 162,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,968.91/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.45

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