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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.40, 575.94 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.40, 575.94 and 262.06 is: 361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.40 : 575.94 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.40/575.94 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.40x = 575.94 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.40x = 150,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,930.84/417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.60

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