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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.85, 567.03 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.85, 567.03 and 271.18 is: 374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.85 : 567.03 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.85/567.03 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.85x = 567.03 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.85x = 153,767.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,767.20/410.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.27

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