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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.21, 565.89 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.21, 565.89 and 244.37 is: 337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.21 : 565.89 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.21/565.89 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.21x = 565.89 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.21x = 138,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,283.85/410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.10

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