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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.52, 566.28 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.52, 566.28 and 244.68 is: 337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.52 : 566.28 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.52/566.28 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.52x = 566.28 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.52x = 138,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,557.39/410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.52

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