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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 572.10 and 237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 572.10 and 237.55 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 572.10 = 237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/572.10 = 237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 572.10 × 237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 135,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,899.49/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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