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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.77, 565.52 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.77, 565.52 and 235.13 is: 324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.77 : 565.52 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.77/565.52 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.77x = 565.52 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.77x = 132,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,966.71/409.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.49

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