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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.72, 564.03 and 242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.72, 564.03 and 242.97 is: 335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.72 : 564.03 = 242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.72/564.03 = 242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.72x = 564.03 × 242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.72x = 137,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,042.37/408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.30

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