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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.37, 575.70 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.37, 575.70 and 318.96 is: 439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.37 : 575.70 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.37/575.70 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.37x = 575.70 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.37x = 183,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,625.27/417.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.96

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