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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 566.48 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 566.48 and 244.76 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 566.48 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/566.48 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 566.48 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 138,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,650.42/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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