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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.48, 577.08 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.48, 577.08 and 381.48 is: 527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.48 : 577.08 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.48/577.08 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.48x = 577.08 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.48x = 220,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,144.48/417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.32

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