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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.41, 566.46 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.41, 566.46 and 270.54 is: 373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.41 : 566.46 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.41/566.46 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.41x = 566.46 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.41x = 153,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,250.09/410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.41

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