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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.58, 565.36 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.58, 565.36 and 241.70 is: 333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.58 : 565.36 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.58/565.36 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.58x = 565.36 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.58x = 136,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,647.51/409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.63

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