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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 566.55 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 566.55 and 235.92 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 566.55 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/566.55 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 566.55 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 133,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,660.48/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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