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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 616.98 and 270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 616.98 and 270.39 is: 406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 616.98 = 270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/616.98 = 270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 616.98 × 270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 166,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,825.22/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.02

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