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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.37, 565.05 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.37, 565.05 and 234.83 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.37 : 565.05 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.37/565.05 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.37x = 565.05 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.37x = 132,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,690.69/409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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