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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.96, 566.96 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.96, 566.96 and 271.14 is: 374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.96 : 566.96 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.96/566.96 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.96x = 566.96 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.96x = 153,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,726.30/410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.07

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