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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.31, 566.19 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.31, 566.19 and 244.49 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.31 : 566.19 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.31/566.19 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.31x = 566.19 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.31x = 138,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,424.96/410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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