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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.54, 566.46 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.54, 566.46 and 244.71 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.54 : 566.46 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.54/566.46 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.54x = 566.46 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.54x = 138,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,618.43/410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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