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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 576.20 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 576.20 and 286.66 is: 395.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 576.20 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/576.20 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 576.20 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 165,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,173.49/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.83

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