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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.91, 567.08 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.91, 567.08 and 242.96 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.91 : 567.08 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.91/567.08 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.91x = 567.08 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.91x = 137,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,773.71/410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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