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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 574.74 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 574.74 and 355.11 is: 488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 574.74 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/574.74 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 574.74 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 204,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,095.92/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.95

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