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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.33, 576.38 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.33, 576.38 and 325.18 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.33 : 576.38 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.33/576.38 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.33x = 576.38 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.33x = 187,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,427.25/417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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