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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.33, 564.84 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.33, 564.84 and 243.52 is: 336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.33 : 564.84 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.33/564.84 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.33x = 564.84 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.33x = 137,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,548.42/409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.03

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