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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.78, 568.35 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.78, 568.35 and 234.83 is: 324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.78 : 568.35 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.78/568.35 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.78x = 568.35 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.78x = 133,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,467.05/411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.12

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