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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.09, 570.26 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.09, 570.26 and 273.32 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.09 : 570.26 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.09/570.26 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.09x = 570.26 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.09x = 155,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,859.25/413.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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