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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.77, 620.94 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.77, 620.94 and 182.73 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.77 : 620.94 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.77/620.94 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.77x = 620.94 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.77x = 113,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,462.36/413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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