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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.53, 569.23 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.53, 569.23 and 235.52 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.53 : 569.23 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.53/569.23 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.53x = 569.23 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.53x = 134,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,065.05/412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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