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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.34, 613.54 and 233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.34, 613.54 and 233.81 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.34 : 613.54 = 233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.34/613.54 = 233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.34x = 613.54 × 233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.34x = 143,452.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,452.74/409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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