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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.15, 575.10 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.15, 575.10 and 351.54 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.15 : 575.10 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.15/575.10 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.15x = 575.10 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.15x = 202,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,170.65/417.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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