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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.85, 565.54 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.85, 565.54 and 244.03 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.85 : 565.54 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.85/565.54 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.85x = 565.54 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.85x = 138,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,009.78/409.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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