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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 566.62 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 566.62 and 235.96 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 566.62 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/566.62 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 566.62 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 133,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,699.66/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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