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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.44, 576.11 and 301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.44, 576.11 and 301.07 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.44 : 576.11 = 301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.44/576.11 = 301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.44x = 576.11 × 301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.44x = 173,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,449.44/417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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