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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.13, 565.88 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.13, 565.88 and 244.35 is: 337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.13 : 565.88 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.13/565.88 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.13x = 565.88 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.13x = 138,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,271.56/410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.14

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