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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.05, 575.71 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.05, 575.71 and 267.83 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.05 : 575.71 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.05/575.71 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.05x = 575.71 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.05x = 154,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,188.86/417.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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