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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.67, 565.51 and 243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.67, 565.51 and 243.85 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.67 : 565.51 = 243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.67/565.51 = 243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.67x = 565.51 × 243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.67x = 137,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,899.71/409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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