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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.72, 565.32 and 243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.72, 565.32 and 243.85 is: 336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.72 : 565.32 = 243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.72/565.32 = 243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.72x = 565.32 × 243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.72x = 137,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,853.28/409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.46

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