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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 575.40 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 575.40 and 269.70 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 575.40 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/575.40 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 575.40 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 155,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,185.38/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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