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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.24, 568.76 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.24, 568.76 and 237.52 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.24 : 568.76 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.24/568.76 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.24x = 568.76 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.24x = 135,091.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,091.88/412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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