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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.69, 563.85 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.69, 563.85 and 242.91 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.69 : 563.85 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.69/563.85 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.69x = 563.85 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.69x = 136,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,964.80/408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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