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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.11, 575.63 and 276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.11, 575.63 and 276.99 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.11 : 575.63 = 276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.11/575.63 = 276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.11x = 575.63 × 276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.11x = 159,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,442.66/417.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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