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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.81, 576.72 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.81, 576.72 and 268.56 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.81 : 576.72 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.81/576.72 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.81x = 576.72 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.81x = 154,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,883.92/417.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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