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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.07, 576.12 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.07, 576.12 and 292.65 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.07 : 576.12 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.07/576.12 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.07x = 576.12 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.07x = 168,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,601.52/417.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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