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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.29, 564.83 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.29, 564.83 and 243.64 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.29 : 564.83 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.29/564.83 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.29x = 564.83 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.29x = 137,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,615.58/409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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