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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.05, 565.98 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.05, 565.98 and 270.27 is: 373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.05 : 565.98 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.05/565.98 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.05x = 565.98 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.05x = 152,967.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,967.41/410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.05

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