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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 574.38 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 574.38 and 285.96 is: 394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 574.38 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/574.38 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 574.38 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 164,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,249.70/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.22

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