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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.08, 570.26 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.08, 570.26 and 273.29 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.08 : 570.26 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.08/570.26 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.08x = 570.26 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.08x = 155,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,846.36/413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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