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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.92, 576.48 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.92, 576.48 and 270.64 is: 373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.92 : 576.48 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.92/576.48 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.92x = 576.48 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.92x = 156,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,018.55/417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.32

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