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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 569.87 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 569.87 and 235.89 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 569.87 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/569.87 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 569.87 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 134,426.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,426.34/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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