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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.37, 568.92 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.37, 568.92 and 235.31 is: 324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.37 : 568.92 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.37/568.92 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.37x = 568.92 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.37x = 133,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,869.72/412.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.64

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