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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.19, 568.82 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.19, 568.82 and 237.53 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.19 : 568.82 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.19/568.82 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.19x = 568.82 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.19x = 135,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,113.83/412.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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