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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 572.09 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 572.09 and 237.54 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 572.09 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/572.09 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 572.09 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 135,893.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,893.07/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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