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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.65, 569.40 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.65, 569.40 and 273.06 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.65 : 569.40 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.65/569.40 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.65x = 569.40 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.65x = 155,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,480.36/412.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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