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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.59, 574.88 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.59, 574.88 and 285.64 is: 394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.59 : 574.88 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.59/574.88 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.59x = 574.88 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.59x = 164,206.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,206.56/416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.17

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