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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.74, 566.56 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.74, 566.56 and 244.84 is: 337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.74 : 566.56 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.74/566.56 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.74x = 566.56 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.74x = 138,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,716.55/410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.72

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