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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.91, 613.78 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.91, 613.78 and 236.32 is: 353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.91 : 613.78 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.91/613.78 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.91x = 613.78 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.91x = 145,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,046.36/409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.85

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