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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.38, 575.73 and 284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.38, 575.73 and 284.58 is: 392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.38 : 575.73 = 284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.38/575.73 = 284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.38x = 575.73 × 284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.38x = 163,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,841.24/417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.55

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