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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.75, 566.61 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.75, 566.61 and 244.85 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.75 : 566.61 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.75/566.61 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.75x = 566.61 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.75x = 138,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,734.46/410.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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