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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.27, 565.95 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.27, 565.95 and 244.55 is: 337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.27 : 565.95 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.27/565.95 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.27x = 565.95 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.27x = 138,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,400.24/410.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.34

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