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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.50, 565.13 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.50, 565.13 and 232.45 is: 320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.50 : 565.13 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.50/565.13 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.50x = 565.13 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.50x = 131,364.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,364.47/409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.79

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