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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.01, 575.75 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.01, 575.75 and 322.31 is: 445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.01 : 575.75 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.01/575.75 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.01x = 575.75 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.01x = 185,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,567.91/417.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.00

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