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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.54, 576.18 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.54, 576.18 and 286.32 is: 395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.54 : 576.18 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.54/576.18 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.54x = 576.18 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.54x = 164,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,971.86/417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.10

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