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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.67, 570.70 and 273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.67, 570.70 and 273.86 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.67 : 570.70 = 273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.67/570.70 = 273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.67x = 570.70 × 273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.67x = 156,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,291.90/413.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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