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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.55, 566.56 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.55, 566.56 and 244.77 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.55 : 566.56 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.55/566.56 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.55x = 566.56 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.55x = 138,674.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,674.06/410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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