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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.92, 575.43 and 355.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.92, 575.43 and 355.61 is: 489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.92 : 575.43 = 355.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.92/575.43 = 355.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.92x = 575.43 × 355.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.92x = 204,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,628.66/417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.64

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