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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.44, 567.84 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.44, 567.84 and 236.78 is: 326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.44 : 567.84 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.44/567.84 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.44x = 567.84 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.44x = 134,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,453.16/411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.79

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