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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.50, 569.26 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.50, 569.26 and 235.44 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 569.26 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/569.26 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 569.26 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 134,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,029.15/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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