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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.71, 566.76 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.71, 566.76 and 270.63 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.71 : 566.76 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.71/566.76 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.71x = 566.76 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.71x = 153,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,382.26/410.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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