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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.49, 567.94 and 243.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.49, 567.94 and 243.43 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.49 : 567.94 = 243.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.49/567.94 = 243.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.49x = 567.94 × 243.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.49x = 138,253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,253.87/411.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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