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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.93, 576.95 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.93, 576.95 and 270.68 is: 373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.93 : 576.95 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.93/576.95 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.93x = 576.95 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.93x = 156,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,169.72/417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.68

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