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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.62, 576.57 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.62, 576.57 and 270.51 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.62 : 576.57 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.62/576.57 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.62x = 576.57 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.62x = 155,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,967.95/417.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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