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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.29, 568.98 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.29, 568.98 and 237.63 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.29 : 568.98 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.29/568.98 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.29x = 568.98 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.29x = 135,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,206.72/412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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