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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.65, 611.70 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.65, 611.70 and 234.56 is: 351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.65 : 611.70 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.65/611.70 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.65x = 611.70 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.65x = 143,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,480.35/407.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.97

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