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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.13, 572.70 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.13, 572.70 and 273.30 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.13 : 572.70 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.13/572.70 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.13x = 572.70 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.13x = 156,517.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,517.09/415.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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