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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 568.74 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 568.74 and 237.44 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 568.74 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/568.74 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 568.74 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 135,041.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,041.63/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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