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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 620.33 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 620.33 and 182.78 is: 273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 620.33 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/620.33 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 620.33 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 113,385.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,385.51/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.97

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