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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.89, 575.30 and 354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.89, 575.30 and 354.58 is: 488.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.89 : 575.30 = 354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.89/575.30 = 354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.89x = 575.30 × 354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.89x = 203,989.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,989.32/417.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.14

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