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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.40, 569.07 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.40, 569.07 and 237.71 is: 328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.40 : 569.07 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.40/569.07 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.40x = 569.07 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.40x = 135,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,273.63/412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.02

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