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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.31, 566.30 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.31, 566.30 and 244.62 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.31 : 566.30 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.31/566.30 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.31x = 566.30 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.31x = 138,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,528.31/410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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