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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.06, 575.33 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.06, 575.33 and 269.66 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.06 : 575.33 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.06/575.33 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.06x = 575.33 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.06x = 155,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,139.26/417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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