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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 569.70 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 569.70 and 275.24 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 569.70 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/569.70 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 569.70 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 156,804.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,804.23/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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