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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 573.66 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 573.66 and 285.24 is: 392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 573.66 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/573.66 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 573.66 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 163,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,630.78/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.97

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