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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.66, 566.52 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.66, 566.52 and 244.78 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.66 : 566.52 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.66/566.52 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.66x = 566.52 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.66x = 138,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,672.77/410.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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