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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.69, 575.91 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.69, 575.91 and 270.27 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.69 : 575.91 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.69/575.91 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.69x = 575.91 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.69x = 155,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,651.20/417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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