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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 572.11 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 572.11 and 237.54 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 572.11 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/572.11 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 572.11 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 135,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,897.82/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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