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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.34, 575.85 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.34, 575.85 and 286.30 is: 395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.34 : 575.85 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.34/575.85 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.34x = 575.85 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.34x = 164,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,865.86/417.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.04

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