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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.76, 565.44 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.76, 565.44 and 235.04 is: 324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.76 : 565.44 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.76/565.44 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.76x = 565.44 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.76x = 132,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,901.02/409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.34

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