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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.78, 576.13 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.78, 576.13 and 376.76 is: 519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.78 : 576.13 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.78/576.13 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.78x = 576.13 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.78x = 217,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,061.80/417.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.56

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