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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.97, 568.49 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.97, 568.49 and 237.31 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.97 : 568.49 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.97/568.49 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.97x = 568.49 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.97x = 134,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,908.95/411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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