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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.13, 571.50 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.13, 571.50 and 237.13 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.13 : 571.50 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.13/571.50 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.13x = 571.50 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.13x = 135,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,517.77/414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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