Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 568 and 236.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 411.60, 568 and 236.96 is: 327.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411.60 : 568 = 236.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411.60/568 = 236.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411.60x = 568 × 236.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411.60x = 134,593.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,593.28/411.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327.00
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