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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.64, 613.95 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.64, 613.95 and 235.96 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.64 : 613.95 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.64/613.95 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.64x = 613.95 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.64x = 144,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,865.22/409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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