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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.36, 566.28 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.36, 566.28 and 244.50 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.36 : 566.28 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.36/566.28 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.36x = 566.28 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.36x = 138,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,455.46/410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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