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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.18, 575.94 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.18, 575.94 and 277.41 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.18 : 575.94 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.18/575.94 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.18x = 575.94 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.18x = 159,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,771.48/417.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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