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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417, 573.84 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417, 573.84 and 318.36 is: 438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 573.84 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/573.84 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 573.84 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 182,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,687.70/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.10

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