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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 569.96 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 569.96 and 235.99 is: 325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 569.96 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/569.96 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 569.96 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 134,504.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,504.34/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.70

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