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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.87, 565.59 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.87, 565.59 and 244.06 is: 336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.87 : 565.59 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.87/565.59 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.87x = 565.59 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.87x = 138,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,037.90/409.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.78

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