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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.70, 572.13 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.70, 572.13 and 237.63 is: 327.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.70 : 572.13 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.70/572.13 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.70x = 572.13 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.70x = 135,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,955.25/414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.84

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