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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.20, 575.94 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.20, 575.94 and 300.96 is: 415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.20 : 575.94 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.20/575.94 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.20x = 575.94 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.20x = 173,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,334.90/417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.48

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