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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.48, 566.58 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.48, 566.58 and 244.74 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.48 : 566.58 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.48/566.58 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.48x = 566.58 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.48x = 138,664.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,664.79/410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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