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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.73, 572.30 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.73, 572.30 and 235.27 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.73 : 572.30 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.73/572.30 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.73x = 572.30 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.73x = 134,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,645.02/414.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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