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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 564.51 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 564.51 and 243.34 is: 335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 564.51 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/564.51 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 564.51 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 137,367.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,367.86/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.65

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