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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.13, 575.84 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.13, 575.84 and 277.48 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.13 : 575.84 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.13/575.84 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.13x = 575.84 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.13x = 159,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,785.50/417.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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