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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.07, 565.86 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.07, 565.86 and 235.38 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.07 : 565.86 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.07/565.86 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.07x = 565.86 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.07x = 133,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,192.13/410.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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