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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 568.04 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 568.04 and 236.99 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 568.04 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/568.04 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 568.04 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 134,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,619.80/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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