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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 569.09 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 569.09 and 244.35 is: 337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 569.09 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/569.09 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 569.09 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 139,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,055.92/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.17

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