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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.08, 575.40 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.08, 575.40 and 269.80 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.08 : 575.40 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.08/575.40 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.08x = 575.40 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.08x = 155,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,242.92/417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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