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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.41, 566.40 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.41, 566.40 and 244.66 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.41 : 566.40 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.41/566.40 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.41x = 566.40 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.41x = 138,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,575.42/410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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