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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.97, 620.41 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.97, 620.41 and 182.50 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.97 : 620.41 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.97/620.41 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.97x = 620.41 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.97x = 113,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,224.83/413.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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