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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 565.26 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 565.26 and 232.58 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 565.26 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/565.26 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 565.26 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 131,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,465.34/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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