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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.63, 566.61 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.63, 566.61 and 235.94 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.63 : 566.61 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.63/566.61 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.63x = 566.61 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.63x = 133,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,684.78/410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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