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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.57, 566.01 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.57, 566.01 and 270.44 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.57 : 566.01 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.57/566.01 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.57x = 566.01 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.57x = 153,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,068.91/410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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