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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.06, 574.92 and 306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.06, 574.92 and 306.36 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.06 : 574.92 = 306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.06/574.92 = 306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.06x = 574.92 × 306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.06x = 176,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,132.49/417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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