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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.63, 566.66 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.63, 566.66 and 235.98 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.63 : 566.66 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.63/566.66 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.63x = 566.66 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.63x = 133,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,721.02/410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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