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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.05, 568.59 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.05, 568.59 and 237.39 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.05 : 568.59 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.05/568.59 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.05x = 568.59 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.05x = 134,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,977.58/412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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