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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 611.50 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 611.50 and 234.76 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 611.50 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/611.50 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 611.50 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 143,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,555.74/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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