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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.74, 565.34 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.74, 565.34 and 243.88 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.74 : 565.34 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.74/565.34 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.74x = 565.34 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.74x = 137,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,873.90/409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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