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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.54, 565.08 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.54, 565.08 and 243.71 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.54 : 565.08 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.54/565.08 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.54x = 565.08 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.54x = 137,715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,715.65/409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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