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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.54, 575.78 and 358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.54, 575.78 and 358.73 is: 494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.54 : 575.78 = 358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.54/575.78 = 358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.54x = 575.78 × 358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.54x = 206,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,549.56/417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.68

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