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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 566.97 and 270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 566.97 and 270.91 is: 373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 566.97 = 270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/566.97 = 270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 566.97 × 270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 153,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,596.43/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.99

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