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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.17, 566.09 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.17, 566.09 and 244.42 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.17 : 566.09 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.17/566.09 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.17x = 566.09 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.17x = 138,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,363.72/410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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