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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.45, 565.12 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.45, 565.12 and 243.76 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.45 : 565.12 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.45/565.12 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.45x = 565.12 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.45x = 137,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,753.65/409.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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