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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.46, 575.98 and 269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.46, 575.98 and 269.86 is: 372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.46 : 575.98 = 269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.46/575.98 = 269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.46x = 575.98 × 269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.46x = 155,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,433.96/417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.33

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