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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 564.78 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 564.78 and 234.72 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 564.78 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/564.78 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 564.78 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 132,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,565.16/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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