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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 568.88 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 568.88 and 237.60 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 568.88 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/568.88 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 568.88 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 135,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,165.89/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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