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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.59, 563.60 and 242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.59, 563.60 and 242.69 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.59 : 563.60 = 242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.59/563.60 = 242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.59x = 563.60 × 242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.59x = 136,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,778.78/408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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