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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.06, 565.71 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.06, 565.71 and 244.01 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.06 : 565.71 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.06/565.71 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.06x = 565.71 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.06x = 138,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,038.90/410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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