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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.26, 574.17 and 285.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.26, 574.17 and 285.34 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.26 : 574.17 = 285.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.26/574.17 = 285.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.26x = 574.17 × 285.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.26x = 163,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,833.67/416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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