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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.38, 564.90 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.38, 564.90 and 234.74 is: 323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.38 : 564.90 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.38/564.90 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.38x = 564.90 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.38x = 132,604.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,604.63/409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.92

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