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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.69, 576.83 and 371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.69, 576.83 and 371.86 is: 513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.69 : 576.83 = 371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.69/576.83 = 371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.69x = 576.83 × 371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.69x = 214,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,499.49/417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.54

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