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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.26, 575.42 and 318.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.26, 575.42 and 318.85 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.26 : 575.42 = 318.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.26/575.42 = 318.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.26x = 575.42 × 318.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.26x = 183,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,472.67/417.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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