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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.26, 576.10 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.26, 576.10 and 270.12 is: 372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.26 : 576.10 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.26/576.10 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.26x = 576.10 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.26x = 155,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,616.13/417.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.95

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