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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 565.86 and 270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 565.86 and 270.43 is: 373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 565.86 = 270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/565.86 = 270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 565.86 × 270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 153,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,025.52/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.09

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