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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.64, 573 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.64, 573 and 284.96 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.64 : 573 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.64/573 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.64x = 573 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.64x = 163,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,282.08/415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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