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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.44, 563.49 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.44, 563.49 and 242.61 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.44 : 563.49 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.44/563.49 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.44x = 563.49 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.44x = 136,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,708.31/408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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