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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.02, 565.89 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.02, 565.89 and 235.42 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.02 : 565.89 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.02/565.89 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.02x = 565.89 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.02x = 133,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,221.82/410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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