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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.96, 574.02 and 285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.96, 574.02 and 285.01 is: 393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.96 : 574.02 = 285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.96/574.02 = 285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.96x = 574.02 × 285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.96x = 163,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,601.44/415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.31

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