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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.50, 571.11 and 275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.50, 571.11 and 275.26 is: 380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.50 : 571.11 = 275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.50/571.11 = 275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.50x = 571.11 × 275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.50x = 157,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,203.74/413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.18

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