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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.43, 566.52 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.43, 566.52 and 235.89 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.43 : 566.52 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.43/566.52 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.43x = 566.52 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.43x = 133,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,636.40/410.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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