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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.01, 572.77 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.01, 572.77 and 238.04 is: 328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.01 : 572.77 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.01/572.77 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.01x = 572.77 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.01x = 136,342.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,342.17/415.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.53

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