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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.65, 572.18 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.65, 572.18 and 237.65 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.65 : 572.18 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.65/572.18 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.65x = 572.18 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.65x = 135,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,974.53/414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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