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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 568.80 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 568.80 and 237.52 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 568.80 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/568.80 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 568.80 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 135,101.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,101.38/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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