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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.94, 613.74 and 236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.94, 613.74 and 236.29 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.94 : 613.74 = 236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.94/613.74 = 236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.94x = 613.74 × 236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.94x = 145,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,020.62/409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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