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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.68, 576.22 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.68, 576.22 and 270.33 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.68 : 576.22 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.68/576.22 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.68x = 576.22 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.68x = 155,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,769.55/417.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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