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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.53, 564.91 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.53, 564.91 and 243.72 is: 336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.53 : 564.91 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.53/564.91 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.53x = 564.91 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.53x = 137,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,679.87/409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.19

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