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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 564.66 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 564.66 and 243.48 is: 335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 564.66 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/564.66 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 564.66 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 137,483.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,483.42/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.93

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