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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.25, 618.74 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.25, 618.74 and 276.11 is: 413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.25 : 618.74 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.25/618.74 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.25x = 618.74 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.25x = 170,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,839.18/413.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.40

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