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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.71, 566.81 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.71, 566.81 and 244.93 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.71 : 566.81 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.71/566.81 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.71x = 566.81 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.71x = 138,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,828.77/410.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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