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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 568.08 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 568.08 and 237 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 568.08 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/568.08 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 568.08 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 134,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,634.96/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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