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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.87, 575.08 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.87, 575.08 and 275.22 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.87 : 575.08 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.87/575.08 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.87x = 575.08 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.87x = 158,272.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,272.83/416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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