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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.86, 576.33 and 319.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.86, 576.33 and 319.94 is: 441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.86 : 576.33 = 319.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.86/576.33 = 319.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.86x = 576.33 × 319.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.86x = 184,391.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,391.02/417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.27

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