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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 564.78 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 564.78 and 234.62 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 564.78 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/564.78 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 564.78 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 132,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,505.86/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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