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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.09, 575.50 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.09, 575.50 and 261.75 is: 361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.09 : 575.50 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.09/575.50 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.09x = 575.50 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.09x = 150,637.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,637.13/417.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.16

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