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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.20, 575.52 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.20, 575.52 and 339.44 is: 468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.20 : 575.52 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.20/575.52 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.20x = 575.52 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.20x = 195,354.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,354.51/417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.25

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