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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 574.59 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 574.59 and 285.22 is: 393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 574.59 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/574.59 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 574.59 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 163,884.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,884.56/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.65

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