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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.65, 576.24 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.65, 576.24 and 270.09 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.65 : 576.24 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.65/576.24 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.65x = 576.24 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.65x = 155,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,636.66/417.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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