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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.18, 575.52 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.18, 575.52 and 269.84 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.18 : 575.52 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.18/575.52 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.18x = 575.52 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.18x = 155,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,298.32/417.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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