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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.50, 566.97 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.50, 566.97 and 272.26 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.50 : 566.97 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.50/566.97 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.50x = 566.97 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.50x = 154,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,363.25/410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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