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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.45, 566.37 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.45, 566.37 and 244.63 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.45 : 566.37 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.45/566.37 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.45x = 566.37 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.45x = 138,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,551.80/410.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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