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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.33, 575.85 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.33, 575.85 and 351.72 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.33 : 575.85 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.33/575.85 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.33x = 575.85 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.33x = 202,537.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,537.96/417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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