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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.14, 575.56 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.14, 575.56 and 330.06 is: 455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.14 : 575.56 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.14/575.56 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.14x = 575.56 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.14x = 189,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,967.68/417.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.41

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