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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.75, 576.54 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.75, 576.54 and 270.78 is: 373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.75 : 576.54 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.75/576.54 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.75x = 576.54 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.75x = 156,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,115.50/417.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.71

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