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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.14, 564.71 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.14, 564.71 and 243.36 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.14 : 564.71 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.14/564.71 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.14x = 564.71 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.14x = 137,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,426.61/409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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