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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.97, 564.51 and 243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.97, 564.51 and 243.13 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.97 : 564.51 = 243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.97/564.51 = 243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.97x = 564.51 × 243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.97x = 137,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,249.32/408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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