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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.34, 566.26 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.34, 566.26 and 244.56 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.34 : 566.26 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.34/566.26 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.34x = 566.26 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.34x = 138,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,484.55/410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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