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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.01, 565.91 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.01, 565.91 and 270.36 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.01 : 565.91 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.01/565.91 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.01x = 565.91 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.01x = 152,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,998.08/410.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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