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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.71, 567.01 and 271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.71, 567.01 and 271.16 is: 374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.71 : 567.01 = 271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.71/567.01 = 271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.71x = 567.01 × 271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.71x = 153,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,746.24/410.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.35

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