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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 570.57 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 570.57 and 273.31 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 570.57 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/570.57 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 570.57 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 155,942.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,942.13/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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