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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 573.87 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 573.87 and 284.28 is: 392.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 573.87 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/573.87 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 573.87 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 163,139.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,139.76/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.63

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