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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 564.45 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 564.45 and 234.37 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 564.45 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/564.45 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 564.45 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 132,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,290.15/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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