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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.32, 575.88 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.32, 575.88 and 286.16 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.32 : 575.88 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.32/575.88 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.32x = 575.88 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.32x = 164,793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,793.82/417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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