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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 570.95 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 570.95 and 272.03 is: 375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 570.95 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/570.95 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 570.95 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 155,317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,317.15/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.29

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