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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.55, 564.94 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.55, 564.94 and 243.75 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.55 : 564.94 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.55/564.94 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.55x = 564.94 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.55x = 137,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,703.06/409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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