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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.60, 570.80 and 273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.60, 570.80 and 273.47 is: 377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.60 : 570.80 = 273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.60/570.80 = 273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.60x = 570.80 × 273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.60x = 156,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,097.78/413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.41

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