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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.41, 568.98 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.41, 568.98 and 237.65 is: 327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.41 : 568.98 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.41/568.98 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.41x = 568.98 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.41x = 135,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,218.10/412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.87

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