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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.66, 576.15 and 339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.66, 576.15 and 339.07 is: 467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.66 : 576.15 = 339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.66/576.15 = 339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.66x = 576.15 × 339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.66x = 195,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,353.15/417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.73

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