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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.03, 568.61 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.03, 568.61 and 237.38 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 568.61 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/568.61 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 568.61 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 134,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,972.61/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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