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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.76, 565.48 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.76, 565.48 and 235.06 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.76 : 565.48 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.76/565.48 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.76x = 565.48 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.76x = 132,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,921.73/409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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