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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 568.74 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 568.74 and 237.45 is: 327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 568.74 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/568.74 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 568.74 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 135,047.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,047.31/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.72

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