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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 568.05 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 568.05 and 237.01 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 568.05 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/568.05 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 568.05 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 134,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,633.53/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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