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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.03, 564.44 and 243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.03, 564.44 and 243.26 is: 335.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.03 : 564.44 = 243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.03/564.44 = 243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.03x = 564.44 × 243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.03x = 137,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,307.69/409.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.69

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