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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.06, 566.07 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.06, 566.07 and 270.18 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.06 : 566.07 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.06/566.07 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.06x = 566.07 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.06x = 152,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,940.79/410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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