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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.40, 568.99 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.40, 568.99 and 237.71 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.40 : 568.99 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.40/568.99 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.40x = 568.99 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.40x = 135,254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,254.61/412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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