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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.88, 576.29 and 268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.88, 576.29 and 268.33 is: 370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.88 : 576.29 = 268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.88/576.29 = 268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.88x = 576.29 × 268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.88x = 154,633.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,633.83/417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.05

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