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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 609.26 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 609.26 and 235.08 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 609.26 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/609.26 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 609.26 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 143,224.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,224.84/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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