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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.83, 576.87 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.83, 576.87 and 268.52 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.83 : 576.87 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.83/576.87 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.83x = 576.87 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.83x = 154,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,901.84/417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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