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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 566.57 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 566.57 and 244.75 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 566.57 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/566.57 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 566.57 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 138,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,665.98/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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