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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.99, 565.77 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.99, 565.77 and 235.35 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.99 : 565.77 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.99/565.77 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.99x = 565.77 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.99x = 133,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,153.97/409.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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