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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.73, 566.71 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.73, 566.71 and 233.70 is: 322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.73 : 566.71 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.73/566.71 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.73x = 566.71 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.73x = 132,440.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,440.13/410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.45

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