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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 575.42 and 300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 575.42 and 300.57 is: 414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 575.42 = 300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/575.42 = 300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 575.42 × 300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 172,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,953.99/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.82

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