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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.83, 572.40 and 237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.83, 572.40 and 237.77 is: 328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.83 : 572.40 = 237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.83/572.40 = 237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.83x = 572.40 × 237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.83x = 136,096.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,096.69/414.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.08

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