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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.01, 571.39 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.01, 571.39 and 237.04 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.01 : 571.39 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.01/571.39 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.01x = 571.39 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.01x = 135,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,442.07/414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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