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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.61, 570.51 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.61, 570.51 and 273.72 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.61 : 570.51 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.61/570.51 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.61x = 570.51 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.61x = 156,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,160.00/413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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