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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.86, 566.80 and 270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.86, 566.80 and 270.80 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 566.80 = 270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/566.80 = 270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 566.80 × 270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 153,485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,485.25/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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