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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.17, 575.88 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.17, 575.88 and 267.95 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.17 : 575.88 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.17/575.88 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.17x = 575.88 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.17x = 154,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,307.05/417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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