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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.71, 565.43 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.71, 565.43 and 243.93 is: 336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.71 : 565.43 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.71/565.43 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.71x = 565.43 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.71x = 137,927.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,927.61/409.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.64

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