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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 575.39 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 575.39 and 267.74 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 575.39 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/575.39 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 575.39 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 154,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,050.70/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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