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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.93, 565.59 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.93, 565.59 and 244.17 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.93 : 565.59 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.93/565.59 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.93x = 565.59 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.93x = 138,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,101.52/409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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