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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 573.78 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 573.78 and 284.68 is: 392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 573.78 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/573.78 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 573.78 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 163,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,343.69/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.92

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