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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.73, 565.25 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.73, 565.25 and 235.04 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.73 : 565.25 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.73/565.25 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.73x = 565.25 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.73x = 132,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,852.36/409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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