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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.32, 566.38 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.32, 566.38 and 244.59 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.32 : 566.38 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.32/566.38 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.32x = 566.38 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.32x = 138,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,528.05/410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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