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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 575.37 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 575.37 and 269.73 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 575.37 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/575.37 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 575.37 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 155,194.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,194.55/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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