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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 566.62 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 566.62 and 244.96 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 566.62 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/566.62 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 566.62 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 138,797.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,797.21/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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