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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 575.94 and 306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 575.94 and 306.76 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 575.94 = 306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/575.94 = 306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 575.94 × 306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 176,675.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,675.35/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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