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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.08, 574.40 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.08, 574.40 and 285.12 is: 393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.08 : 574.40 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.08/574.40 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.08x = 574.40 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.08x = 163,772.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,772.93/416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.61

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