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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.94, 574.16 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.94, 574.16 and 285.39 is: 393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.94 : 574.16 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.94/574.16 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.94x = 574.16 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.94x = 163,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,858.10/415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.95

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