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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.77, 563.87 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.77, 563.87 and 243.04 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.77 : 563.87 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.77/563.87 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.77x = 563.87 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.77x = 137,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,042.77/408.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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