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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 565.41 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.79, 565.41 and 243.91 is: 336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.79 : 565.41 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.79/565.41 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.79x = 565.41 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.79x = 137,910.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,910.77/409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.54

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