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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.04, 565.62 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.04, 565.62 and 270.12 is: 372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.04 : 565.62 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.04/565.62 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.04x = 565.62 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.04x = 152,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,785.27/410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.61

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