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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 574.36 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 574.36 and 285.53 is: 393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 574.36 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/574.36 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 574.36 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 163,993.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,993.43/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.77

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