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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 566.47 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 566.47 and 235.88 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 566.47 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/566.47 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 566.47 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 133,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,618.94/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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