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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.53, 566.50 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.53, 566.50 and 235.87 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.53 : 566.50 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.53/566.50 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.53x = 566.50 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.53x = 133,620.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,620.36/410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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