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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.95, 565.74 and 235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.95, 565.74 and 235.29 is: 324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.95 : 565.74 = 235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.95/565.74 = 235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.95x = 565.74 × 235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.95x = 133,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,112.96/409.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.71

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