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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.30, 575.76 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.30, 575.76 and 277.50 is: 382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.30 : 575.76 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.30/575.76 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.30x = 575.76 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.30x = 159,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,773.40/417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.87

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