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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.75, 565.41 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.75, 565.41 and 243.93 is: 336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.75 : 565.41 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.75/565.41 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.75x = 565.41 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.75x = 137,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,920.46/409.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.60

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