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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.55, 569.16 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.55, 569.16 and 244.49 is: 337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.55 : 569.16 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.55/569.16 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.55x = 569.16 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.55x = 139,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,151.08/412.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.30

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