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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.37, 566.19 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.37, 566.19 and 270.64 is: 373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.37 : 566.19 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.37/566.19 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.37x = 566.19 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.37x = 153,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,234.37/410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.41

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