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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 569.03 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 569.03 and 237.69 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 569.03 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/569.03 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 569.03 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 135,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,251.55/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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