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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.43, 570.76 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.43, 570.76 and 273.50 is: 377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.43 : 570.76 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.43/570.76 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.43x = 570.76 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.43x = 156,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,102.86/413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.58

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