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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.78, 566.62 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.78, 566.62 and 244.88 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.78 : 566.62 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.78/566.62 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.78x = 566.62 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.78x = 138,753.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,753.91/410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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