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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.61, 568.02 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.61, 568.02 and 234.58 is: 323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.61 : 568.02 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.61/568.02 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.61x = 568.02 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.61x = 133,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,243.29/411.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.72

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