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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.74, 565.49 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.74, 565.49 and 243.99 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.74 : 565.49 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.74/565.49 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.74x = 565.49 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.74x = 137,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,972.69/409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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