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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 575.82 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 575.82 and 377.44 is: 520.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 575.82 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/575.82 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 575.82 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 217,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,337.50/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.84

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