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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.11, 566.06 and 277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.11, 566.06 and 277.27 is: 382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.11 : 566.06 = 277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.11/566.06 = 277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.11x = 566.06 × 277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.11x = 156,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,947.24/410.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.70

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