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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.57, 567.95 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.57, 567.95 and 236.94 is: 326.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.57 : 567.95 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.57/567.95 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.57x = 567.95 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.57x = 134,570.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,570.07/411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.97

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