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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 575.85 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 575.85 and 322.38 is: 445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 575.85 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/575.85 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 575.85 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 185,640.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,640.23/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.09

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