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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.22, 620.18 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.22, 620.18 and 182.28 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.22 : 620.18 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.22/620.18 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.22x = 620.18 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.22x = 113,046.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,046.41/413.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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