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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.37, 618.83 and 276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.37, 618.83 and 276.07 is: 413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.37 : 618.83 = 276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.37/618.83 = 276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.37x = 618.83 × 276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.37x = 170,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,840.40/413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.29

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