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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.59, 566.42 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.59, 566.42 and 244.71 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.59 : 566.42 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.59/566.42 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.59x = 566.42 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.59x = 138,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,607.41/410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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