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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.42, 575.25 and 300.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.42, 575.25 and 300.59 is: 415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.42 : 575.25 = 300.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.42/575.25 = 300.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.42x = 575.25 × 300.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.42x = 172,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,914.71/416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.24

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