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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.98, 576.62 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.98, 576.62 and 270.66 is: 373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.98 : 576.62 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.98/576.62 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.98x = 576.62 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.98x = 156,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,065.17/417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.38

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