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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.78, 565.48 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.78, 565.48 and 244.01 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.78 : 565.48 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.78/565.48 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.78x = 565.48 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.78x = 137,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,982.77/409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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