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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.76, 576.77 and 290.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.76, 576.77 and 290.23 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.76 : 576.77 = 290.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.76/576.77 = 290.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.76x = 576.77 × 290.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.76x = 167,396.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,396.31/417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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