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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 565.15 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.60, 565.15 and 243.87 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.60 : 565.15 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.60/565.15 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.60x = 565.15 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.60x = 137,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,821.91/409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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