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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.47, 566.36 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.47, 566.36 and 244.76 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.47 : 566.36 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.47/566.36 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.47x = 566.36 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.47x = 138,619.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,619.14/410.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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