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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417, 575.50 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417, 575.50 and 261.72 is: 361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 575.50 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/575.50 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 575.50 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 150,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,619.86/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.20

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