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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.83, 571.14 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.83, 571.14 and 272.16 is: 375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.83 : 571.14 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.83/571.14 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.83x = 571.14 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.83x = 155,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,441.46/413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.62

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