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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.03, 574.04 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.03, 574.04 and 283.35 is: 390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.03 : 574.04 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.03/574.04 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.03x = 574.04 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.03x = 162,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,652.82/416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.97

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