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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.04, 564.60 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.04, 564.60 and 243.28 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.04 : 564.60 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.04/564.60 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.04x = 564.60 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.04x = 137,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,355.89/409.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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