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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.05, 568.62 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.05, 568.62 and 235.02 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.05 : 568.62 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.05/568.62 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.05x = 568.62 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.05x = 133,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,637.07/412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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