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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 570.92 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 570.92 and 273.72 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 570.92 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/570.92 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 570.92 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 156,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,272.22/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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