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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.84, 576.48 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.84, 576.48 and 270.66 is: 373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.84 : 576.48 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.84/576.48 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.84x = 576.48 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.84x = 156,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,030.08/417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.42

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