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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.09, 575.46 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.09, 575.46 and 361.74 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.09 : 575.46 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.09/575.46 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.09x = 575.46 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.09x = 208,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,166.90/417.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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