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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.20, 564.76 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.20, 564.76 and 234.60 is: 323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.20 : 564.76 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.20/564.76 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.20x = 564.76 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.20x = 132,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,492.70/409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.78

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