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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.06, 575.37 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.06, 575.37 and 269.58 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.06 : 575.37 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.06/575.37 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.06x = 575.37 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.06x = 155,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,108.24/417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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