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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.37, 564.89 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.37, 564.89 and 232.35 is: 320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.37 : 564.89 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.37/564.89 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.37x = 564.89 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.37x = 131,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,253.15/409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.62

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