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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 565.50 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.79, 565.50 and 235.23 is: 324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.79 : 565.50 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.79/565.50 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.79x = 565.50 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.79x = 133,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,022.57/409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.62

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