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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.72, 565.41 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.72, 565.41 and 235.07 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.72 : 565.41 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.72/565.41 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.72x = 565.41 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.72x = 132,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,908.10/409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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