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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.05, 576.11 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.05, 576.11 and 301.22 is: 416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.05 : 576.11 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.05/576.11 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.05x = 576.11 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.05x = 173,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,535.85/417.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.10

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