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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 569.61 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 569.61 and 235.71 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 569.61 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/569.61 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 569.61 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 134,262.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,262.77/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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