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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.63, 565.26 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.63, 565.26 and 243.84 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.63 : 565.26 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.63/565.26 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.63x = 565.26 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.63x = 137,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,833.00/409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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