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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.87, 576.43 and 339.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.87, 576.43 and 339.27 is: 468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.87 : 576.43 = 339.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.87/576.43 = 339.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.87x = 576.43 × 339.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.87x = 195,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,563.71/417.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.01

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