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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 566.66 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 566.66 and 244.80 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 566.66 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/566.66 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 566.66 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 138,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,717.14/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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