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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.64, 571.04 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.64, 571.04 and 272.04 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.64 : 571.04 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.64/571.04 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.64x = 571.04 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.64x = 155,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,345.72/413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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