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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 566.46 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 566.46 and 244.69 is: 337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 566.46 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/566.46 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 566.46 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 138,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,607.10/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.59

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