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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 566.67 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 566.67 and 270.92 is: 373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 566.67 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/566.67 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 566.67 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 153,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,519.40/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.91

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