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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.35, 569.07 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.35, 569.07 and 270.65 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.35 : 569.07 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.35/569.07 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.35x = 569.07 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.35x = 154,017.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,017.40/412.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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