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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.44, 569.24 and 237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.44, 569.24 and 237.79 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.44 : 569.24 = 237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.44/569.24 = 237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.44x = 569.24 × 237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.44x = 135,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,359.58/412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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