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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.39, 569.08 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.39, 569.08 and 237.72 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.39 : 569.08 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.39/569.08 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.39x = 569.08 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.39x = 135,281.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,281.70/412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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