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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.74, 566.72 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.74, 566.72 and 244.88 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.74 : 566.72 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.74/566.72 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.74x = 566.72 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.74x = 138,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,777.17/410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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