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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.10, 575.76 and 286.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.10, 575.76 and 286.69 is: 395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.10 : 575.76 = 286.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.10/575.76 = 286.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.10x = 575.76 × 286.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.10x = 165,064.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,064.63/417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.74

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