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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.13, 575.21 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.13, 575.21 and 358.31 is: 494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.13 : 575.21 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.13/575.21 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.13x = 575.21 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.13x = 206,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,104.49/417.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.10

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