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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 575.92 and 277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 575.92 and 277.47 is: 383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 575.92 = 277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/575.92 = 277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 575.92 × 277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 159,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,799.83/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.07

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