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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.67, 568.07 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.67, 568.07 and 237.01 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.67 : 568.07 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.67/568.07 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.67x = 568.07 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.67x = 134,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,634.25/411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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