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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.23, 565.94 and 270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.23, 565.94 and 270.17 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.23 : 565.94 = 270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.23/565.94 = 270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.23x = 565.94 × 270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.23x = 152,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,900.01/410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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