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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.53, 566.40 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.53, 566.40 and 244.68 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.53 : 566.40 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.53/566.40 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.53x = 566.40 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.53x = 138,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,586.75/410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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