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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.68, 566.75 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.68, 566.75 and 276.27 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.68 : 566.75 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.68/566.75 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.68x = 566.75 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.68x = 156,573.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,573.03/410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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