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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.19, 575.26 and 284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.19, 575.26 and 284.43 is: 392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.19 : 575.26 = 284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.19/575.26 = 284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.19x = 575.26 × 284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.19x = 163,619.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,619.78/417.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.20

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