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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.68, 568.11 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.68, 568.11 and 237.03 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.68 : 568.11 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.68/568.11 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.68x = 568.11 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.68x = 134,659.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,659.11/411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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