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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.84, 575.96 and 270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.84, 575.96 and 270.15 is: 372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.84 : 575.96 = 270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.84/575.96 = 270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.84x = 575.96 × 270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.84x = 155,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,594.24/417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.38

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