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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.53, 567.97 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.53, 567.97 and 236.84 is: 326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.53 : 567.97 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.53/567.97 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.53x = 567.97 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.53x = 134,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,518.61/411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.87

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