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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.27, 568.77 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.27, 568.77 and 237.58 is: 327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.27 : 568.77 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.27/568.77 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.27x = 568.77 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.27x = 135,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,128.38/412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.77

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