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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.01, 564.47 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.01, 564.47 and 243.25 is: 335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.01 : 564.47 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.01/564.47 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.01x = 564.47 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.01x = 137,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,306.52/409.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.71

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