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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.63, 576.96 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.63, 576.96 and 368.22 is: 508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.63 : 576.96 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.63/576.96 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.63x = 576.96 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.63x = 212,448.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,448.21/417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.70

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