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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.61, 575.67 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.61, 575.67 and 270.19 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.61 : 575.67 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.61/575.67 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.61x = 575.67 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.61x = 155,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,540.28/417.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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