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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 565.56 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.79, 565.56 and 244.01 is: 336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.79 : 565.56 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.79/565.56 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.79x = 565.56 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.79x = 138,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,000.08/409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.76

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