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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.06, 565.94 and 244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.06, 565.94 and 244.33 is: 337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.06 : 565.94 = 244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.06/565.94 = 244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.06x = 565.94 × 244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.06x = 138,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,276.12/410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.21

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