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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 574.86 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 574.86 and 285.84 is: 394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 574.86 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/574.86 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 574.86 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 164,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,317.98/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.27

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