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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.56, 565.02 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.56, 565.02 and 243.51 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.56 : 565.02 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.56/565.02 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.56x = 565.02 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.56x = 137,588.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,588.02/409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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