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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.78, 566.74 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.78, 566.74 and 236.10 is: 325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.78 : 566.74 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.78/566.74 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.78x = 566.74 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.78x = 133,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,807.31/410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.74

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