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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.47, 566.51 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.47, 566.51 and 235.78 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.47 : 566.51 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.47/566.51 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.47x = 566.51 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.47x = 133,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,569.13/410.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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