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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.18, 570.27 and 400.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.18, 570.27 and 400.17 is: 552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.18 : 570.27 = 400.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.18/570.27 = 400.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.18x = 570.27 × 400.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.18x = 228,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,204.95/413.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.31

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