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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.34, 569.00 and 237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.34, 569.00 and 237.67 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.34 : 569.00 = 237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.34/569.00 = 237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.34x = 569.00 × 237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.34x = 135,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,233.40/412.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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