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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 568.71 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 568.71 and 237.48 is: 327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 568.71 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/568.71 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 568.71 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 135,057.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,057.25/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.67

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