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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 576 and 386.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 576 and 386.46 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 576 = 386.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/576 = 386.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 576 × 386.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 222,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,600.96/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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