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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.17, 575.40 and 292.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.17, 575.40 and 292.79 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.17 : 575.40 = 292.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.17/575.40 = 292.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.17x = 575.40 × 292.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.17x = 168,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,471.37/417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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