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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.49, 569.32 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.49, 569.32 and 244.43 is: 337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.49 : 569.32 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.49/569.32 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.49x = 569.32 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.49x = 139,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,158.89/412.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.36

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