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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 569.43 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 569.43 and 373.41 is: 514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 569.43 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/569.43 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 569.43 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 212,630.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,630.86/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.27

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