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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 569.33 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 569.33 and 244.52 is: 337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 569.33 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/569.33 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 569.33 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 139,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,211.55/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.43

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