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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.64, 575.87 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.64, 575.87 and 365.10 is: 503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.64 : 575.87 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.64/575.87 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.64x = 575.87 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.64x = 210,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,250.14/417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.42

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