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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 575.94 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 575.94 and 306.96 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 575.94 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/575.94 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 575.94 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 176,790.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,790.54/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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