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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.91, 575.46 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.91, 575.46 and 277.05 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.91 : 575.46 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.91/575.46 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.91x = 575.46 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.91x = 159,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,431.19/416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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