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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 565.65 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 565.65 and 244.14 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 565.65 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/565.65 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 565.65 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 138,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,097.79/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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