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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.83, 569.52 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.83, 569.52 and 235.74 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.83 : 569.52 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.83/569.52 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.83x = 569.52 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.83x = 134,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,258.64/412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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