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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 568.94 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 568.94 and 237.74 is: 328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 568.94 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/568.94 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 568.94 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 135,259.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,259.80/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.08

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