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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 568.06 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 568.06 and 236.94 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 568.06 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/568.06 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 568.06 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 134,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,594.95/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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