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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.57, 569.32 and 237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.57, 569.32 and 237.91 is: 328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.57 : 569.32 = 237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.57/569.32 = 237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.57x = 569.32 × 237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.57x = 135,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,446.92/412.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.30

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