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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.35, 573.90 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.35, 573.90 and 283.53 is: 390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.35 : 573.90 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.35/573.90 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.35x = 573.90 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.35x = 162,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,714.51/416.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.81

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