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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 569.40 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 569.40 and 237.94 is: 328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 569.40 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/569.40 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 569.40 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 135,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,480.72/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.36

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