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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 570.97 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 570.97 and 274.13 is: 378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 570.97 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/570.97 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 570.97 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 156,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,520.01/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.32

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