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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.43, 620.38 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.43, 620.38 and 182.30 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.43 : 620.38 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.43/620.38 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.43x = 620.38 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.43x = 113,096.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,096.40/413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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