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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.21, 570.06 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.21, 570.06 and 273.40 is: 377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.21 : 570.06 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.21/570.06 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.21x = 570.06 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.21x = 155,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,854.40/413.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.18

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