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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.33, 566.31 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.33, 566.31 and 244.54 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.33 : 566.31 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.33/566.31 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.33x = 566.31 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.33x = 138,487.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,487.07/410.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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