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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.96, 576.92 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.96, 576.92 and 268.72 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.96 : 576.92 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.96/576.92 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.96x = 576.92 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.96x = 155,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,029.17/417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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