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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.35, 564.89 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.35, 564.89 and 243.47 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.35 : 564.89 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.35/564.89 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.35x = 564.89 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.35x = 137,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,529.73/409.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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