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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.77, 566.90 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.77, 566.90 and 236.13 is: 325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.77 : 566.90 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.77/566.90 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.77x = 566.90 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.77x = 133,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,862.10/410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.88

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