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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.60, 569.30 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.60, 569.30 and 237.92 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.60 : 569.30 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.60/569.30 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.60x = 569.30 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.60x = 135,447.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,447.86/412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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