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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 576.57 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 576.57 and 301.56 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 576.57 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/576.57 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 576.57 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 173,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,870.45/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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