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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.74, 566.76 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.74, 566.76 and 244.92 is: 337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.74 : 566.76 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.74/566.76 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.74x = 566.76 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.74x = 138,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,813.90/410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.96

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