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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.36, 566.21 and 270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.36, 566.21 and 270.71 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.36 : 566.21 = 270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.36/566.21 = 270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.36x = 566.21 × 270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.36x = 153,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,274.52/410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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