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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.50, 613.71 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.50, 613.71 and 235.89 is: 353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.50 : 613.71 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.50/613.71 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.50x = 613.71 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.50x = 144,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,768.05/409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.52

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