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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.81, 616.61 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.81, 616.61 and 244.22 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.81 : 616.61 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.81/616.61 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.81x = 616.61 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.81x = 150,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,586.02/410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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