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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.54, 569.29 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.54, 569.29 and 235.51 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.54 : 569.29 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.54/569.29 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.54x = 569.29 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.54x = 134,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,071.48/412.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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