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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.96, 565.82 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.96, 565.82 and 235.41 is: 324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.96 : 565.82 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.96/565.82 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.96x = 565.82 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.96x = 133,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,199.69/409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.91

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