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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 567.71 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 567.71 and 236.76 is: 326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 567.71 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/567.71 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 567.71 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 134,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,411.02/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.74

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