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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.73, 568.15 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.73, 568.15 and 237.09 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.73 : 568.15 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.73/568.15 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.73x = 568.15 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.73x = 134,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,702.68/411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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