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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.50, 566.53 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.50, 566.53 and 235.86 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.50 : 566.53 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.50/566.53 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.50x = 566.53 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.50x = 133,621.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,621.77/410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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