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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.33, 575.55 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.33, 575.55 and 269.82 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.33 : 575.55 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.33/575.55 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.33x = 575.55 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.33x = 155,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,294.90/417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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