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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.82, 575.34 and 358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.82, 575.34 and 358.54 is: 493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.82 : 575.34 = 358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.82/575.34 = 358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.82x = 575.34 × 358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.82x = 206,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,282.40/417.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.71

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