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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.63, 566.64 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.63, 566.64 and 244.78 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.63 : 566.64 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.63/566.64 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.63x = 566.64 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.63x = 138,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,700.72/410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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