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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.68, 620.40 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.68, 620.40 and 182.56 is: 273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.68 : 620.40 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.68/620.40 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.68x = 620.40 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.68x = 113,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,260.22/413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.79

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