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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.55, 572.10 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.55, 572.10 and 237.54 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.55 : 572.10 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.55/572.10 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.55x = 572.10 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.55x = 135,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,896.63/414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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