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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.57, 566.42 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.57, 566.42 and 270.75 is: 373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.57 : 566.42 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.57/566.42 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.57x = 566.42 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.57x = 153,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,358.22/410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.53

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