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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.15, 570.17 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.15, 570.17 and 273.17 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.15 : 570.17 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.15/570.17 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.15x = 570.17 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.15x = 155,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,749.12/413.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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