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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 570.75 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 570.75 and 273.64 is: 377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 570.75 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/570.75 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 570.75 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 156,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,180.03/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.74

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