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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.48, 575.95 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.48, 575.95 and 270.19 is: 372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.48 : 575.95 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.48/575.95 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.48x = 575.95 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.48x = 155,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,616.69/417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.75

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