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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.41, 575.81 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.41, 575.81 and 338.82 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.41 : 575.81 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.41/575.81 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.41x = 575.81 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.41x = 195,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,092.22/417.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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