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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.27, 565.49 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.27, 565.49 and 270.11 is: 372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.27 : 565.49 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.27/565.49 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.27x = 565.49 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.27x = 152,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,742.35/410.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.30

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