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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.44, 566.42 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.44, 566.42 and 244.67 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.44 : 566.42 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.44/566.42 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.44x = 566.42 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.44x = 138,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,585.98/410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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