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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.34, 566.28 and 244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.34, 566.28 and 244.57 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.34 : 566.28 = 244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.34/566.28 = 244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.34x = 566.28 × 244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.34x = 138,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,491.05/410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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