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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.15, 564.65 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.15, 564.65 and 243.37 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.15 : 564.65 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.15/564.65 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.15x = 564.65 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.15x = 137,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,420.64/409.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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