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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.73, 565.52 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.73, 565.52 and 244.01 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.73 : 565.52 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.73/565.52 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.73x = 565.52 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.73x = 137,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,992.73/409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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