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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 564.85 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 564.85 and 243.56 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 564.85 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/564.85 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 564.85 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 137,576.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,576.28/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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