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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 612.36 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 612.36 and 235.04 is: 352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 612.36 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/612.36 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 612.36 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 143,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,926.03/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.09

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