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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.52, 566.51 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.52, 566.51 and 235.87 is: 325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.52 : 566.51 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.52/566.51 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.52x = 566.51 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.52x = 133,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,622.71/410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.50

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