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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 576 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 576 and 313.68 is: 432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 576 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/576 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 576 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 180,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,679.68/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.91

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