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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 575.78 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 575.78 and 334.28 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 575.78 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/575.78 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 575.78 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 192,474.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,474.01/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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