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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 620.50 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 620.50 and 182.58 is: 273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 620.50 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/620.50 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 620.50 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 113,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,290.89/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.81

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