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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.61, 569.37 and 237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.61, 569.37 and 237.95 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.61 : 569.37 = 237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.61/569.37 = 237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.61x = 569.37 × 237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.61x = 135,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,478.74/412.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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