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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.42, 571.91 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.42, 571.91 and 237.39 is: 327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.42 : 571.91 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.42/571.91 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.42x = 571.91 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.42x = 135,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,765.71/414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.60

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