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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.49, 563.72 and 242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.49, 563.72 and 242.67 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.49 : 563.72 = 242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.49/563.72 = 242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.49x = 563.72 × 242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.49x = 136,797.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,797.93/408.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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