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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.91, 565.77 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.91, 565.77 and 270.04 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.91 : 565.77 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.91/565.77 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.91x = 565.77 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.91x = 152,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,780.53/409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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