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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.94, 565.71 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.94, 565.71 and 244.15 is: 336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.94 : 565.71 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.94/565.71 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.94x = 565.71 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.94x = 138,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,118.10/409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.92

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