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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.87, 576.67 and 277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.87, 576.67 and 277.74 is: 383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.87 : 576.67 = 277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.87/576.67 = 277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.87x = 576.67 × 277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.87x = 160,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,162.94/417.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.29

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