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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 567.91 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 567.91 and 236.92 is: 326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 567.91 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/567.91 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 567.91 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 134,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,549.24/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.91

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