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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.72, 575.46 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.72, 575.46 and 363 is: 500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.72 : 575.46 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.72/575.46 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.72x = 575.46 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.72x = 208,891.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,891.98/417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.08

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