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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.73, 566.75 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.73, 566.75 and 233.66 is: 322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.73 : 566.75 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.73/566.75 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.73x = 566.75 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.73x = 132,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,426.81/410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.42

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