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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.77, 566.86 and 236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.77, 566.86 and 236.17 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.77 : 566.86 = 236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.77/566.86 = 236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.77x = 566.86 × 236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.77x = 133,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,871.31/410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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