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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.54, 576.09 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.54, 576.09 and 329.94 is: 455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.54 : 576.09 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.54/576.09 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.54x = 576.09 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.54x = 190,075.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,075.13/417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.23

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