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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.39, 563.56 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.39, 563.56 and 242.61 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.39 : 563.56 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.39/563.56 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.39x = 563.56 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.39x = 136,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,723.48/408.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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