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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.89, 569.84 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.89, 569.84 and 235.88 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.89 : 569.84 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.89/569.84 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.89x = 569.84 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.89x = 134,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,413.86/412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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