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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 568.45 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 568.45 and 237.29 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 568.45 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/568.45 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 568.45 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 134,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,887.50/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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