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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.09, 620.04 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.09, 620.04 and 257.27 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.09 : 620.04 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.09/620.04 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.09x = 620.04 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.09x = 159,514.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514.11/413.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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