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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 566.22 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 566.22 and 270.64 is: 373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 566.22 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/566.22 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 566.22 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 153,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,241.78/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.40

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