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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.29, 566.25 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.29, 566.25 and 244.50 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.29 : 566.25 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.29/566.25 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.29x = 566.25 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.29x = 138,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,450.81/410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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