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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.91, 566.55 and 270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.91, 566.55 and 270.98 is: 373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.91 : 566.55 = 270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.91/566.55 = 270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.91x = 566.55 × 270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.91x = 153,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,522.98/410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.62

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