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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.36, 565.05 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.36, 565.05 and 243.61 is: 336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.36 : 565.05 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.36/565.05 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.36x = 565.05 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.36x = 137,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,651.83/409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.26

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