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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.32, 566.18 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.32, 566.18 and 244.56 is: 337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.32 : 566.18 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.32/566.18 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.32x = 566.18 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.32x = 138,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,464.98/410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.46

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