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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.97, 575.86 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.97, 575.86 and 277.84 is: 382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.97 : 575.86 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.97/575.86 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.97x = 575.86 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.97x = 159,996.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,996.94/417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.80

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