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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 571.79 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 571.79 and 237.30 is: 327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 571.79 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/571.79 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 571.79 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 135,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,682.94/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.45

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