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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.17, 565.82 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.17, 565.82 and 244.36 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.17 : 565.82 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.17/565.82 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.17x = 565.82 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.17x = 138,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,262.97/410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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