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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.26, 566.16 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.26, 566.16 and 244.56 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.26 : 566.16 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.26/566.16 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.26x = 566.16 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.26x = 138,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,460.09/410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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