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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.51, 574.74 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.51, 574.74 and 361.92 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.51 : 574.74 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.51/574.74 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.51x = 574.74 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.51x = 208,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,009.90/417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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