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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 566.23 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 566.23 and 244.67 is: 337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 566.23 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/566.23 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 566.23 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 138,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,539.35/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.57

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