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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.14, 565.94 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.14, 565.94 and 244.40 is: 337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.14 : 565.94 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.14/565.94 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.14x = 565.94 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.14x = 138,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,313.52/410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.23

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