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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.25, 575.94 and 301.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.25, 575.94 and 301.15 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.25 : 575.94 = 301.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.25/575.94 = 301.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.25x = 575.94 × 301.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.25x = 173,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,444.33/417.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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