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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410, 565.74 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410, 565.74 and 232.94 is: 321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 565.74 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/565.74 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 565.74 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 131,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,783.48/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.42

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