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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 576.12 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 576.12 and 319.56 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 576.12 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/576.12 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 576.12 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 184,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,104.91/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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