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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.66, 576.54 and 270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.66, 576.54 and 270.42 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.66 : 576.54 = 270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.66/576.54 = 270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.66x = 576.54 × 270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.66x = 155,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,907.95/417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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