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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 571.68 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 571.68 and 237.27 is: 327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 571.68 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/571.68 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 571.68 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 135,642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,642.51/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.42

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