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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 568.40 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 568.40 and 237.24 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 568.40 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/568.40 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 568.40 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 134,846.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,846.03/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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