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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.59, 568.06 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.59, 568.06 and 237.03 is: 327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.59 : 568.06 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.59/568.06 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.59x = 568.06 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.59x = 134,646.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,646.67/411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.14

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