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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.48, 566.48 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.48, 566.48 and 270.68 is: 373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.48 : 566.48 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.48/566.48 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.48x = 566.48 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.48x = 153,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,334.81/410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.55

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