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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410, 566.28 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410, 566.28 and 271.76 is: 375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 566.28 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/566.28 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 566.28 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 153,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,892.25/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.35

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