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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.92, 566.89 and 271.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.92, 566.89 and 271.00 is: 373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.92 : 566.89 = 271.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.92/566.89 = 271.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.92x = 566.89 × 271.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.92x = 153,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,627.22/410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.86

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