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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.57, 563.56 and 242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.57, 563.56 and 242.77 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.57 : 563.56 = 242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.57/563.56 = 242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.57x = 563.56 × 242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.57x = 136,816.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,816.09/408.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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