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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.76, 564.03 and 242.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.76, 564.03 and 242.98 is: 335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.76 : 564.03 = 242.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.76/564.03 = 242.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.76x = 564.03 × 242.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.76x = 137,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,048.01/408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.28

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