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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 566.52 and 244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 566.52 and 244.87 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 566.52 = 244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/566.52 = 244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 566.52 × 244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 138,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,723.75/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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