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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 575.88 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 575.88 and 286.24 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 575.88 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/575.88 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 575.88 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 164,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,839.89/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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