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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.59, 576.32 and 286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.59, 576.32 and 286.67 is: 395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.59 : 576.32 = 286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.59/576.32 = 286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.59x = 576.32 × 286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.59x = 165,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,213.66/417.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.64

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