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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 565.77 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 565.77 and 235.38 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 565.77 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/565.77 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 565.77 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 133,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,170.94/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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