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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.72, 564.04 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.72, 564.04 and 243.02 is: 335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.72 : 564.04 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.72/564.04 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.72x = 564.04 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.72x = 137,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,073.00/408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.37

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