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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.03, 566.07 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.03, 566.07 and 270.38 is: 373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.03 : 566.07 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.03/566.07 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.03x = 566.07 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.03x = 153,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,054.41/410.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.28

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