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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.26, 576.24 and 334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.26, 576.24 and 334.91 is: 462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.26 : 576.24 = 334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.26/576.24 = 334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.26x = 576.24 × 334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.26x = 192,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,988.54/417.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.51

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