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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 566.58 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 566.58 and 242.56 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 566.58 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/566.58 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 566.58 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 137,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,429.64/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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