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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.43, 573.98 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.43, 573.98 and 285.21 is: 393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.43 : 573.98 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.43/573.98 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.43x = 573.98 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.43x = 163,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,703.41/416.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.11

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