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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.06, 566.05 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.06, 566.05 and 244.28 is: 337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.06 : 566.05 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.06/566.05 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.06x = 566.05 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.06x = 138,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,275.50/410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.21

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