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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.37, 573.02 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.37, 573.02 and 273.54 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.37 : 573.02 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.37/573.02 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.37x = 573.02 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.37x = 156,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,742.52/415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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