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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.27, 576.42 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.27, 576.42 and 301.44 is: 416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.27 : 576.42 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.27/576.42 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.27x = 576.42 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.27x = 173,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,756.04/417.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.41

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