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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.59, 566.70 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.59, 566.70 and 236.03 is: 325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.59 : 566.70 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.59/566.70 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.59x = 566.70 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.59x = 133,758.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,758.20/410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.77

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