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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.57, 566.63 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.57, 566.63 and 244.77 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.57 : 566.63 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.57/566.63 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.57x = 566.63 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.57x = 138,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,692.80/410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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