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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 573.21 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 573.21 and 284.64 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 573.21 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/573.21 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 573.21 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 163,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,158.49/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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