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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 576.56 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 576.56 and 268.53 is: 370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 576.56 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/576.56 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 576.56 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 154,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,823.94/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.24

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