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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.15, 565.94 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.15, 565.94 and 244.42 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.15 : 565.94 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.15/565.94 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.15x = 565.94 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.15x = 138,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,327.05/410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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