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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.54, 570.29 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.54, 570.29 and 273.54 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.54 : 570.29 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.54/570.29 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.54x = 570.29 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.54x = 155,997.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,997.13/413.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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