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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.05, 565.78 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.05, 565.78 and 235.45 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.05 : 565.78 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.05/565.78 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.05x = 565.78 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.05x = 133,212.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,212.90/410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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