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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.78, 571.01 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.78, 571.01 and 234.32 is: 323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.78 : 571.01 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.78/571.01 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.78x = 571.01 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.78x = 133,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,795.04/413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.35

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