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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.48, 575.70 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.48, 575.70 and 370.92 is: 511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.48 : 575.70 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.48/575.70 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.48x = 575.70 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.48x = 213,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,538.64/417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.49

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