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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 566.47 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 566.47 and 235.91 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 566.47 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/566.47 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 566.47 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 133,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,635.94/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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