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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 569.43 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 569.43 and 237.93 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 569.43 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/569.43 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 569.43 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 135,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,484.48/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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