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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 564.82 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 564.82 and 234.63 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 564.82 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/564.82 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 564.82 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 132,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,519.72/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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