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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.78, 568.10 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.78, 568.10 and 237.04 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.78 : 568.10 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.78/568.10 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.78x = 568.10 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.78x = 134,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,662.42/411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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