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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.74, 613.62 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.74, 613.62 and 235.98 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.74 : 613.62 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.74/613.62 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.74x = 613.62 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.74x = 144,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,802.05/409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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