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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.53, 620.37 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.53, 620.37 and 182.43 is: 273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.53 : 620.37 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.53/620.37 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.53x = 620.37 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.53x = 113,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,174.10/413.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.68

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