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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.53, 564.89 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.53, 564.89 and 243.62 is: 336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.53 : 564.89 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.53/564.89 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.53x = 564.89 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.53x = 137,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,615.68/409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.03

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