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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.91, 612.78 and 235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.91, 612.78 and 235.57 is: 353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.91 : 612.78 = 235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.91/612.78 = 235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.91x = 612.78 × 235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.91x = 144,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,352.58/408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.02

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