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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 612.98 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 612.98 and 235.52 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 612.98 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/612.98 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 612.98 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 144,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,364.81/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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