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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.32, 620.23 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.32, 620.23 and 182.21 is: 273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.32 : 620.23 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.32/620.23 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.32x = 620.23 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.32x = 113,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,012.11/413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.43

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