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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.65, 575.82 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.65, 575.82 and 284.72 is: 392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.65 : 575.82 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.65/575.82 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.65x = 575.82 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.65x = 163,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,944.59/417.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.55

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