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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.56, 576.40 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.56, 576.40 and 270.40 is: 373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.56 : 576.40 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.56/576.40 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.56x = 576.40 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.56x = 155,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,858.56/417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.26

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