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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.05, 573.57 and 284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.05, 573.57 and 284.83 is: 392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.05 : 573.57 = 284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.05/573.57 = 284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.05x = 573.57 × 284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.05x = 163,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,368.51/416.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.67

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