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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.66, 576.64 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.66, 576.64 and 373.92 is: 516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.66 : 576.64 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.66/576.64 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.66x = 576.64 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.66x = 215,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,617.23/417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.25

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