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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.93, 570.07 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.93, 570.07 and 273 is: 376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.93 : 570.07 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.93/570.07 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.93x = 570.07 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.93x = 155,629.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,629.11/412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.89

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